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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.13, 300.30 and 78.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.13, 300.30 and 78.37 is: 117.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.13 : 300.30 = 78.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.13/300.30 = 78.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.13x = 300.30 × 78.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.13x = 23,533.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,533.47/200.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.59

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